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Ministers submit New Year drinking proposals
Following the government's shelving of the licensing law reforms last month, plans are being submitted for New Year's eve 2001.
The draft regulatory reform order would allow pubs, nightclubs and restaurants to enjoy relaxed licensing between 11pm New Year's eve and 11am on New Year's day.
Culture minister Kim Howells said: New Year's eve is a special national occasion when citizens and visitors to this country alike want to have greater freedom and enjoy themselves. The government are pleased to do their bit to help meet this wish.
If approved by parliament, this regulatory reform order would provide those increased opportunities and provide industry with the chance to give their customers what they want, Howells added.
Police and local authorities will be given the opportunity to apply for restriction in specific circumstances.
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